Assistant Vice President, Business Delivery

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

**Job Description**:
We are looking for an **_Assistant Vice President, Business Delivery_**

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for establishing and advancing Centres of Excellence for Business Analysis, Procedure Writing, Compliance, and Instructional Design, in order to drive consistent and effective business delivery of operational change.

This role is accountable for leading a cross-functional COE to execute on repeatable core business processes and technical transactions with a focus on efficiency, first-time quality and overall continuous business improvement.

To be successful in this role the Assistant Vice President should have exceptional leadership, communication and management skills and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others. They will have experience in identifying and navigating organizational changes and a keen interest in trends in business transformation and leadership.

**What you’ll do**:

- Ensure high quality delivery of best-in-class business solutions that meet the needs of Operations and Customer Service.
- Partner with senior business leaders to develop both short and long-range plans to ensure the continuous evolution of business delivery across Operations.
- Translate business project plans, new technology demands and business growth impacts on resource operations and delivery, ensuring people capabilities and resources align with current and future business needs.
- Work with Operations leaders/ SME counterparts to understand the customer and internal client experiences relative to target states, determine root causes of unnecessary efforts in those experiences and design solutions.

**Who you are**:

- Minimum 10 to 15 years of financial services industry experience (insurance, wealth management would be an asset)
- University degree in a related discipline
- Proven leadership skill with experience leading large teams
- Strong people skills with the ability to inspire coach, motivate, provide vision, etc.
- Deep understanding of how large enterprises work; deep understanding of how to establish and lead centres of excellence in an Operations environment
- Demonstrated strategic and tactical planning skills, with the ability to align business goals and effectively work across various disciplines
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships across Individual Customer and facilitate cooperation
- Experience in facilitating change effectively

**_ Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London._**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

***

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

**_
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**.

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